Nurse Practitioner - Full Time - Endocrinology

NOMS Healthcare • Sandusky, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

NOMS Healthcare is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner for its Endocrinology team in Sandusky, Ohio. The role provides primary care services by assessing and managing clinic patients according to established standards and practices. The Nurse Practitioner works with physicians and other team members to provide high-quality, patient-centered care, continuity of care, and support for patients’ acute and long-term medical needs.

The position includes conducting physical examinations, taking medical histories, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, developing preliminary diagnoses and treatment plans, administering medications and injections, and performing sutures for minor lacerations. The Nurse Practitioner also educates patients and families, maintains accurate and confidential records, reviews and posts test results, and triages patient calls. The role is based in a supportive, collaborative office environment. The work environment is well-lit and well-ventilated; the position involves prolonged sitting and screen use, occasional stooping, bending, or reaching, and may require prolonged standing and lifting or assisting with patients, equipment, or supplies weighing generally up to 25–50 pounds as needed.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program.
• At least three years of professional nursing experience in a clinic setting and two years of Nurse Practitioner experience.
• Current State of Ohio CNP/APRN license.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and regulations for providing and evaluating patient care.
• Knowledge of how to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for establishing and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Skill in applying and modifying professional nursing principles, methods, and techniques to provide ongoing patient care.
• Skill in taking medical histories to assess medical conditions and interpret findings.
• Ability to navigate electronic medical records.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
• EPIC experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Comply with HIPAA and OSHA regulations and policies.
• Perform complete physical examinations, obtain medical histories, and record findings.
• Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures; interpret and integrate data to determine preliminary diagnoses and therapeutic plans.
• Administer medications and injections in accordance with state law and clinic guidelines.
• Suture minor lacerations.
• Instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatments.
• Educate patients about health and illness prevention.
• Recommend community resources to meet patient and family needs.
• Collaborate with physicians to manage patients’ acute and long-term medical needs and provide monitoring and continuity of care between physician visits.
• Maintain and review patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
• Post test and examination results.
• Triage patient telephone calls and provide consultation.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a variety of à la carte options.
• Employee wellness incentive program.
• Work-life balance culture that values time for family, wellness, and personal growth.
• Leadership and development training program and opportunities for career growth and promotion from within.
• Competitive pay, with annual wage reviews to align with market standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level